Wimbledon Windmill

This is a steady ride to Wimbledon and Putney Commons to see and visit the Wimbledon Windmill Museum. This is a mix of quiet and segregated paths and some normal roads, and the terrain can be rough and muddy in certain sections, so not suitable for road bikes. There are a couple of elevations, but none is very challenging.

We make our way through Notting Hill and Hammersmith, crossing Hammersmith Bridge which has recently be reopened for cyclists. We join the Thames Path from there and get out in Putney, soon arriving at Putney Heath and Wimbledon Common, where we will stop for a coffee break at the Windmill Tearooms, and for a visit of the museum (www.wimbledonwindmill.org.uk), which is free.

There is an elevation at Putney Park Lane, but on our way back we will go downhill in Wimbledon Common. While it is very fun, we must be careful with the muddy and gravelly terrain here.

We return to Roundwood Park through Richmond Park and Chiswick. We aim to be back before 3.30pm.

If you find this ride fully booked, sign up to the waiting list as spaces always become available nearer the date. However, please do not sign up if you’re not sure you can come.

IMPORTANT POINTS: *Helmets aren't compulsory but advisable. *Check that your tyres are pumped and bring a spare inner tube and all necessary tools in case of a puncture. *If you can't make it anymore, cancel your space so someone else can join. *We have a 3-strike policy: those who don’t cancel but don’t turn on the day of the ride 3 times will be banned from booking on other rides. *Only riders who booked themselves on the ride will be allowed to join. *Unless the weather takes a nasty turn making it unsafe or unpleasant to cycle, this ride will go ahead even if it rains. Dress for the weather and bring a raincoat just in case. *We sometimes video record our rides which are later published on YouTube. By joining our rides, you are authorising your image to appear on the video and photos.

We especially welcome newbies!